Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Campus and Residence Life

St. Catherine University – Saint Paul, MN

About the Role

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Campus and Residence Life, full-time permanent position in a college/university setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead higher education initiatives related to student development, student engagement, residential living, and leadership development.
• Supervise full-time professional staff, volunteers, and student employees.
• Develop and administer culturally relevant programs for diverse populations.
• Provide staff training and supervision.
• Exercise leadership, decision-making, and budget management.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Manage several divergent tasks simultaneously, manage change, and advise student organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (communication, education, social work, psychology, etc.).
• Five years of full-time experience leading higher education or higher-education-adjacent initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supervising full-time professional staff.
• Experience working within student affairs units such as residence life, student activities, and campus events.
• Proficiency in analytical and critical thinking, and ability to make decisions following appropriate consultation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (communication, higher education administration, counseling, social work, education, psychology, etc.).
• 2–3 years of experience supervising full-time staff, volunteers, and student employees.
• Experience with collegiate housing and residential life.
• Effective supervisory experience.